Cantharidin
Phosphatase PP2A inhibitor
Product Specifications
Background
Cantharidin is an inhibitor of protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and 2A (PP2A). It is a naturally occurring toxin found in Mylabris phalerata.
CAS Number
56-25-7
Product Name Alternative
3a,7a-Dimethylhexahydro-4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 7a-Dimethylhexahydro-3a,4,7-epoxyisobenzofuran, Cantharidine, Hexahydro-3a,7a-dimethyl-4,7-epoxyisobenzo-furan-1,3-dione
UNSPSC
41116105
Type
Inhibitor
Source
Synthetic
Field of Research
Cell Signaling
Purity
≥98% (GC)
Weight
0.02
Format
White to off-white solid
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO or 100% ethanol
Molecular Formula
C10H12O4
Molecular Weight
196.2
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
References & Citations
1. Honkanen R. E. (1993) FEBS Letters. 330(3): 283–286. 2. Eldridge R., & Casida J.E. (1995) Toxic. App. Pharm. 130(1): 95–100.
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